Comparison

Topo GPS vs FT1

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Topo GPS

Transform your device into a powerful GPS with detailed topographic maps for offline use. Plan, record, and follow routes for various outdoor activities. Access detailed maps and route management features without needing an expensive dedicated device.

Highlights
  • Detailed topographic maps
  • Offline map access
  • Route recording and planning
  • Waypoint management
  • Support for multiple coordinate systems
  • GPX and KML file import/export
Features
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Makes from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and/or Macbook a complete GPS device with detailed topographic maps. Viewed maps will be stored on your device so that Topo GPS can also be used offline. Why should you buy an expensive GPS device if you can install Topo GPS? Topo GPS contains all functions of a regular GPS device for less money, has a much more detailed map, and is more convenient to operate. The accuracy of the position determination is in favorable conditions about 5 m. Ideal for walking, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, sailing, horse-riding, geocaching, scouting, trail running and other outdoor activities. Also suited for outdoor professionals. - Map * To use Topo GPS you need to buy a map. * Official topographic maps of many countries, including Great Britain (OS Explorer), New Zealand and Australia are available as in-app purchase. * Topographic maps are very detailed maps, include height contours and are very suited for outdoor activities. * All maps of a certain region can be made offline accessible using the map download screen. * Easy switching between maps. - Routes * Recording routes, with pause and restart possibility. * Planning routes via route points. * Generating routes * Editing routes * Synchronization with your other devices via iCloud. * Searching routes with filters. * Routes can be organized into folders. - Waypoints * Easy adding by pressing long on map. * Adding waypoints through address or coordinates. * Sharing waypoints. * Editing waypoints. - Layers Layers contain information that can be added to and removed from the map. * Long distance bicycle routes * Mountainbike routes - Coordinates * Easy entering coordinates * Scanning coordinates * Supported coordinate systems: WGS84 decimal, WGS84 degree minutes (seconds), UTM, MGRS, and other country specific coordinate systems. * Coordinates grid layers - Intuitive interface * Clear menu with most important functions. * Different dashboard panels with distance, time, speed, altitude and coordinates. * Clear manual at www.topo-gps.com - Supported file formats: * gpx, kml/kmz, geojson (all also zip compressed), WFS, csv If you are recording a route, the GPS will run in the background. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Rdzl, the company behind Topo GPS, does not obtain in any way the position of the user of Topo GPS. Rdzl does also not obtain the routes recorded by the user, and save the routes planned by the user, unless the route is shared with Topo GPS. We sell our product, not our user data. Privacy policy: https://www.topo-gps.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://www.topo-gps.com/terms-of-use

About

FT1

Features
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* Main feature - FHD(Front camera)-FHD(Rear camera): 2CH Dashcam(Front, 1920 X 1280) can provide video recording strongly connected by 30 maximum frames - Supernightvision: Supernightvision enables to lighten at the top of night photographing or dark environments - High image quality and sensing technology installed: Sony IMX 307 Image sensor(Front & Rear) enables to provide clear video image, anytime, anywhere - ADAS(Advanced Driver Assistance System) installed: It installed three features such as LDWS, FVAS, FCWS for roadsafety. - File separator between front/ rear video file: Front/ rear video files are separated to save that can check and both of them even through media-player

Screenshots

Topo GPS4 screens
FT13 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FT1 at none against Topo GPS's 22. Topo GPS's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Topo GPS sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $18.49 per year. FT1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Topo GPS ships an update every 3 weeks, FT1 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Topo GPS versus FT1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopo GPSFT1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (476 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings476 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperrdzlT&F Global Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

Topo GPS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Purchased maps disappearing after updates
  • Inability to restore previous purchases on new devices
  • Crashes and freezes when using the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add elevation data to topo maps
  • Improve route planning and navigation features
  • Provide more detailed trail/path data
  • Add CarPlay and Apple Watch support
  • Improve map download and caching performance

FT1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Topo GPS

Subscriptions1
  • France topographic 1 year7 Days trial$18.491 Year
One-time17
  • 64 km² of France$0.99
  • 64 km² of Great Britain$0.99
  • United States - Aerial imagery$0.99
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  • 256 km² of Great Britain$2.99
  • Mountainbike routes layer$2.99
  • Hiking node network$2.99
  • Long distance bicycle routes$2.99
  • United States topographic map$2.99
  • Topographic map Netherlands$3.99
  • Topographic map of Spain$3.99
  • Topographic map New Zealand$3.99
  • Topographic map of Norway$3.99
  • Topographic map of Sweden$3.99
  • Topographic map of Germany$3.99
  • Topographic map of Denmark$3.99
  • OpenStreetMap world coverage$4.99
  • Switzerland 1:10.000$6.99
None

FT1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Topo GPS free?
Topo GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FT1 free?
FT1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Topo GPS or FT1 have ads?
Neither Topo GPS nor FT1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Topo GPS or FT1?
Topo GPS ships an update every 3 weeks, and FT1 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Topo GPS was updated on October 29, 2026 and FT1 on October 19, 2026.

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